How First UMC at the Chicago Temple Became Creation-Friendlier
First United Methodist Church in Chicago has been making its building more creation-care friendly by installing more energy-efficient appliances. This has also res…
Rev. John F. Smith, retired clergy member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at age 90. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, he served at Symerton, Pierce, Dalton City, Casner, United Rock Run Parish, East Jordan, Sterling: Trinity, South Elgin: Community, and Sugar Grove.
No service announcement has been made at this time.
Messages of condolences may be sent to the Rev. Smith’s wife & family:
Mrs. Esther E Smith
48 Glen Aire Drive
Springfield, IL 62703-4412
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